Top rated attractions on the Mornington Peninsula

When it comes to your next holiday and deciding what to do on Mornington Peninsula, only the best attractions will do. There is a wide array of enticing sights, restaurants and activities to discover here, but we've narrowed our picks down to those that have received strong ratings and recommendations from fellow travellers. 

Peninsula Hot Springs

Located right across from your Mornington Peninsula accommodation, the Peninsula Hot Springs are truly luxurious, and as such have received a 2014 Readers' Choice Award from the Australian Good Food and Travel Guide. 

The hot springs are unique in that they offer both natural hot springs and modern day spa facilities, with a cave pool and Turkish steam bath providing points of interest. Enjoy a massaging thermal shower and look out over the stunning views from the hilltop pool. Just be sure to book ahead – the venue took out the Best Luxury Mineral Spring Spa category at this year's 2014 Spa Awards, so it's in hot demand. 

Polperro Dolphin Swims

Swim with dolphins and seals in the morning and afternoon with this popular attraction, which as "top pick" status on global travel expert website Lonely Planet. The experience also has a 92 per cent rating on TripAdvisor, making it even more appealing. 

Experience close encounters with wild bottlenose dolphins and Australian fur seals and snorkel through the clear, calm waters of Port Phillip Bay. Trips are limited in size to ensure both customers and the environment receive all the attention they deserve during this experience. 

The Enchanted Adventure Garden

Visit the garden wonderland that has won Victorian Tourism and Telstra Australian Business Awards. The Enchanted Adventure Garden offers tree surfing, tube sliding and exquisite gardens for you to frolic in, but its mazes are arguably its most attractive feature. 

Explore three hedge bordered mazes, one of which reveals a pristine Japanese garden at its centre. Watch out for the huge topiary loch ness monster, and take the kids to the fairy-filled Children's maze for hours of fun.

The 3D indoor maze is another must-see, with explorers wearing 3D glasses as they roam through 'forbidden chambers', moving tunnels and past menacing sculptures, all to a soundtrack of eerie sounds.

Point Nepean National Park

Make the most of the Peninsula's stunning scenery at Point Nepean National Park, which has significance as a key area of early settlement, defence and quarantine in Victoria. Take advantage of the park's panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay, the Rip and Bass Strait. Delve into the aforementioned history by visiting tunnels and military forts and pay your respects at the memorial for Prime Minister Harold Holt.

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